I STILL haven’t been an avid fan of the show, nor a consistent viewer. With exceptions, I have however noticed a marked improvement over all of the show since Gough and Millar’s exit.

I also STILL don’t care for the soap opera aspect of the series, when various episodes dip into that maudlin mire of boredom. If there’s one thing Smallville writers excel in, it’s BAD writing when it comes to romance. It’s pathetically AWFUL and makes you want to grind your teeth.

I don’t think ANY of the writers have EVER had a relationship with the opposite sex, and continually refer to daytime soaps for inspiration.

Not delving into other criticisms of the show, one of my primary reasons for not being a habitual viewer is the simple fact the time has been been LONG OVERDUE for “Clark” to don the costume. The “dragging his feet” bit in embracing his destiny as Superman has been run into the ground to absurdity and the EXTREME.

The show shouldn’t even be called “SMALLVILLE” anymore. Clark is grown up and is a reporter at the Daily Planet.

All that’s left is for him to become Superman and in that regard, the show has been back pedaling away from it for far too long.